The fourth segment Crying Lake (泣湖) is another short drama based on another Aboriginal legend. Director and 10-year U Theatre member Tu Chi-chao (杜啟造) said the story is more about a state of mind on facing a dilemma than it is an Aboriginal story. Ba Nai, princess of the Paiwan tribe comes across a cottonmouth snake by the lake and experiences a spiritual and fatal attraction. She submits to desire but can not let go of her tribe and feeling human. This sentiment is expressed by the raindrops constantly falling onto the lake, as if the lake is always crying.
"I want to express the tug of war between being a god and being human, between ideals and reality and between choices in life," Tu said.
INFORMATION:
What: U2 Perspective
When: 7:30pm, Feb 26 to Feb 28, 2:30pm, Feb 28 and Feb 29.
Where: B2 Eslite Bookstore
Tickets: NT$350, available at Eslite Bookstore or U Theatre
Telephone: (02) 2938 8188
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